Aadya Isai

The turning effect of a force is the effect that makes an object rotate or turn around a fixed point when a force is applied.

why?

Because when a force is applied away from a fixed point, it doesn’t just push the object—it also makes it rotate around that point.

Here’s why:

• The part of the object closer to the fixed point (pivot) stays almost still.

• The part where the force is applied tries to move.

• Since one side stays fixed and the other moves, the object turns instead of just sliding.

Example:

When you push a door at the handle, the hinges act as the fixed point. The door can’t move forward, so it turns around the hinges. That’s why the force causes a turning effect instead of a straight movement.